FDS Factset Research Systems dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Factset Research Systems's last dividend of $1.04 per share was on Feb 28, 2025 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $4.16 per share, the stock yields 0.97%.
Key dates
- FDS last dividend date: Feb 28, 2025
FDS dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Dividend yield
FDS has a dividend yield of 0.97% which is above its peers average but below the Financial Services sector and the industry average. Compared to its Financial Services sector average of 3.37%, Factset Research Systems's dividend yield is 71% lower. The historical 5-year average of FDS's dividend yield is 0.9%, which is below the current yield.
Dividend history
Factset Research Systems has a history of paying dividends since 1999. Our records of FDS show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 6% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 1.6% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 7%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2025 | $1.04 | 0.9% |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $1.04 | 0.84% |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $1.04 | 0.96% |
| May 31, 2024 | $1.04 | 0.98% |
| Feb 28, 2024 | $0.98 | 0.84% |
| Nov 29, 2023 | $0.98 | 0.84% |
| Aug 30, 2023 | $0.98 | 0.86% |
| May 30, 2023 | $0.98 | 0.94% |
| Feb 27, 2023 | $0.89 | 0.85% |
| Nov 29, 2022 | $0.89 | 0.78% |
| Aug 30, 2022 | $0.89 | 0.78% |
| May 27, 2022 | $0.89 | 0.86% |
| Feb 25, 2022 | $0.82 | 0.81% |
| Nov 29, 2021 | $0.82 | 0.69% |
| Aug 30, 2021 | $0.82 | 0.84% |
| May 27, 2021 | $0.82 | 0.94% |
| Feb 25, 2021 | $0.77 | 1.05% |
| Nov 27, 2020 | $0.77 | 0.94% |
| Aug 28, 2020 | $0.77 | 0.84% |
| May 28, 2020 | $0.77 | 0.97% |
| Feb 27, 2020 | $0.72 | 1.03% |
| Nov 27, 2019 | $0.72 | 1.07% |
| Aug 29, 2019 | $0.72 | 1% |
| May 30, 2019 | $0.72 | 0.95% |
| Feb 27, 2019 | $0.64 | 1.09% |
| Nov 29, 2018 | $0.64 | 1.06% |
| Aug 30, 2018 | $0.64 | 1.06% |
| May 30, 2018 | $0.64 | 1.15% |
| Feb 27, 2018 | $0.56 | 1.1% |
| Nov 29, 2017 | $0.56 | 1.1% |
| Aug 29, 2017 | $0.56 | 1.36% |
| May 26, 2017 | $0.56 | 1.27% |
| Feb 24, 2017 | $0.5 | 1.1% |
| Nov 28, 2016 | $0.5 | 1.21% |
| Aug 29, 2016 | $0.5 | 1.05% |
| May 26, 2016 | $0.5 | 1.16% |
| Feb 25, 2016 | $0.44 | 1.16% |
| Nov 25, 2015 | $0.44 | 1.01% |
| Aug 27, 2015 | $0.44 | 1.04% |
| May 27, 2015 | $0.44 | 0.97% |
| Feb 25, 2015 | $0.39 | 0.99% |
Factset Research Systems dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
FDS has a payout ratio of 29.2% which is higher than its peers average but lower than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 44%, Factset Research Systems's payout ratio is 34% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
FDS dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI MSCI Inc | 1.24% | $6.6 | 46.8% |
| FOXA Fox Corp | 1.14% | $0.54 | 11.5% |
| FDS Factset Research Systems Inc | 1.01% | $4.16 | 29.2% |
| MCO Moodys Corp | 0.84% | $3.49 | 30.8% |
| NWSA News Corp | 0.79% | $0.2 | 27.4% |
| MORN Morningstar Inc | 0.65% | $1.72 | 19.9% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Factset Research Systems pay a dividend?
Yes, Factset Research Systems has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. FDS has been paying dividends since 1999.
When was FDS's last dividend?
Factset Research Systems's last dividend ex-date was on Feb 28, 2025. The dividend amount was $1.04 per share.
How much dividend does Factset Research Systems pay (per share)?
On an annual basis FDS pays $4.16 per share.
What is Factset Research Systems's dividend yield?
Factset Research Systems's current dividend yield is 0.97%.
How often does Factset Research Systems pay dividends?
Factset Research Systems has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Factset Research Systems's dividend payout ratio?
Factset Research Systems's dividend payout ratio is 29.2%.
Does Factset Research Systems pay a good dividend?
Factset Research Systems's dividend yield is below the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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